2026 Dinotopia
Give your Cub Scout an unforgettable summer adventure!
Throughout the summer, each district within our National Capital Area Council (NCAC) hosts exciting day and twilight camps across the Washington, D.C metropolitan area.
These camps are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create lasting memories amongst Cub Scouts. Led by dedicated local volunteers, each camp offers a fun-filled mix of outdoor activities centered around a unique theme. From STEM experiments and nature exploration to shooting sports, games, and even aquatics, your Scout will discover new skills, make friends, and experience the best of Scouting in a safe, supportive environment.
Don’t miss out — Enroll your Cub Scout today and let the adventure begin.
Campership applications are due by February 1, 2026.
After this date, if funds are still available, additional applications will be accepted for review.
FAQs
What activities are offered at camp?
Each specific camp offers their own mix of program opportunities, but most camps offer a combination of BB gun shooting, archery, sling shots, arts and crafts, nature, field sports, fishing, and aquatics.
What is the daily schedule?
Each camp sets their own hours, but most day camps run from 8 or 9 am through 3 or 4 pm. Twilight camps usually run from around 6 pm to 9 pm.
What is required of the pack ?
The Pack must provide leadership and adult supervision for the Scouts who attend camp, plus provide for transportation to and from camp each day. Every Pack must have at least one registered adult leader attend camp for every five Cub Scouts. Additionally, every Tiger Cub (rising 1st grader) must be accompanied by their Tiger Partner.
What additional Paperwork is needed?
Everyone attending camp must complete parts A and B of the Annual Health and Medical Record. Each Scout must also have an additional release form filed with their specific camp. All necessary forms for each camp are located on each camp’s registration page.
What makes these camps different than other summer camps in the area?
The program of the each of these summer camps are designed with the Scout Oath and Scout Law in mind. Every exercise that your Scout participates in is created to emphasize reverence, citizenship, and fitness. These camps will also allow your Scouts to get a head start on earning their next rank badge by completing different adventures before the school year even starts.
Upcoming Day Camp Webinars for 2026 Day Camps!
March 12th, 7:30- 8:30 Day Camp Den Walkers https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/j/82770363473
May 14th, 7:30-8:30pm Day camp- are you ready https://ncacbsa-org.zoom.us/j/84316991087
2026 Day Camps
This chart is included to help you identify the most convenient camp for you and your family; however, Scouts are allowed to attend any Day Camp that they choose.
VIRGINIA LOCATIONS
(in chronological order)
Mattaponi Day Camp
June 1-5, 2026
Monday-Friday
7:45 AM ET – 3:30 PM ET
IWLA – Fredericksburg/Rappahannock Chapter:
12400 Herndon Rd
Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553
Aquia Day Camp
June 8-12, 2026
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM ET – 3:30 PM ET
Locust Shade Park:
4701 Locust Shade Dr
Triangle, Virginia 22172
Prince William Day Camp
June 15-19, 2026
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM ET – 4:00 PM ET
Leesylvania Stake Park:
2001 Daniel K Ludwig Dr
Woodbridge, Virginia 22191
Accotink Bay Day Camp
June 22-26, 2026
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM ET – 3:30 PM ET
Gunston Hall:
10709 Gunston Rd
Lorton, Virginia 22079
Piedmont Day Camp
June 22-26, 2026
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM ET – 3:45 PM ET
Flying Circus Aerodrome:
5114 Ritchie Rd
Bealton, Virginia 22712
Difficult Run Day Camp
June 29-July 3, 2026
Monday-Friday
8:30 AM ET – 4:30 PM ET
Algonkian Regional Park:
47001 Fairway Dr
Sterling, Virginia 20165
Cub Run Twilight Camp
June 29-July 3, 2026
Monday-Friday
5:45 PM ET – 8:45 PM ET
IWL – Arlington/Fairfax:
14708 Mount Olive Rd
Centreville, Virginia 20121
Loudoun Day Camp
July 6-10, 2026
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM ET – 4:00 PM ET
Murray Hill:
42910 Edwards Ferry Rd
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Loudoun Twilight Camp
July 6-10, 2026
Monday-Friday
6:00 PM ET – 9:30 PM ET
Murray Hill:
42910 Edwards Ferry Rd
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Four Mile Run Day Camp
August 3-7, 2026
Monday-Friday
8:45 AM ET – 4:00 PM ET
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church:
4250 N Gleve Road
Arlington, VA 22207
Maren Pearson
Burke Lake / Wolf Trap Day Camp
August 3-7, 2026
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM ET – 4:00 PM ET
Gesher Jewish Day School:
4800 Mattie Moore Ct,
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
MARYLAND LOCATIONS
(in chronological order)
St. Mary’s Western Shore Day Camp
June 15-19, 2026
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM ET – 4:00 PM ET
St Mary’s Fairgrounds:
42455 Fairgrounds Rd
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
White Oak Day Camp
June 22-26, 2026
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM ET – 4:30 PM ET
Location TBD:
Address TBD
Seneca Day Camp
June 29-July 3, 2026
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM ET – 3:30 PM ET
IWL – Lois Green:
8721 Snouffer School Rd
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
Frederick Day Camp
July 6-10, 2026
Monday-Friday
7:30 AM ET – 3:30 PM ET
Walkersville Watershed:
9032 Chestnut Grove Rd
Walkersville, Maryland 21701
TBD
Prince George’s Day Camp
July 13-17, 2026
Monday-Friday
8:30 AM ET – 3:30 PM ET
Allen Pond Park:
3330 Northview Dr
Bowie, Maryland 20716
Western Shore-Kings Landing Day Camp
July 13-17, 2026
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM ET – 4:00 PM ET
Kings Landing Park:
3255 Kings Landing Rd
Huntingtown, Maryland 20639
Potomac Day Camp
July 13-17, 2026
Monday-Friday
9:30 AM ET – 4:45 PM ET
Location TBD:
Address TBD
TBD
2026 Day Camp Locations (COMING SOON!):
Click on the link to find the locations on Google Maps.
